1991 Jaguar XJS vs. 1990 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 32 kg more than 1990 Lamborghini Diablo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJS | 1990 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | XJS | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 5706 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
